Counties may add a jail administrator, nominated by the sheriff and confirmed by supervisors
A county board of supervisors may create a jail administrator post to run county jails for three-year terms. The sheriff nominates the candidate, the board confirms after a public hearing, and the sheriff keeps power to direct, discipline or remove the administrator.
Who it affects
County boards of supervisors, sheriffs and people held in county jails
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2257: Corrections: jail administrators.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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